Fertilizer-distributer.



Patented Dec. 5, 1911.

l/vbmwoeo L. MEHLBERGEB. FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTER.

APPLICATION FILED AUG. 26, 1911 Patented Dec. 5, 1911.

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L. MEHLBERGER. FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTER.

APPLICATION FILED [111026 191].

1,01 1,071., Patented Dec. 5, 1911.

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FERTILIZERDISTRIBUTER.

To all whom it may ooncem:

Be it known that I, LOUIS MEHLBERGER,

, a citizen of Germany, residing at Sparta, in the county of Kent and State of Michigan,

United States of America, have invented a new and useful Fertilizer-Distributer; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to a new and useful fertilizer spraying or distributing machine. However the machine may also be used for 1a distributing seed or the like.

The principal object of the invention is .to provide a machine of this nature, in which novel and practical features of construct-ion are involved.

The invention comprises further features and combination of parts, as hereinafter set forth, shown in the drawings and claimed.

. In the drawings: Figure 1 is a view inside elevation of a distributer constructed in 26 accordance with the invention. Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view. Fig. 3 is a transverse'sectional view on line 3-3 of Fig. 1. 4 is a transverse sectional. view on line taken above the point where Fig. 3 is taken. Fig. dis a view of a fragmentary portion of the distributing machine, showing the mechanism operated by one of the wheels 3, for rotating the wings 32. Fig.

6 is a detail perspective view of the feed screw or grinder and its wings.

Referring more especially to the drawings 1 desi ates a frame, having an axle 2 on which t e supporting wheels 3 are '.journaled.- ,The frame 1 is braced relative to the tongue 4 by means of the braces 5 On the tongue is the usual equalizer 6.

J ournaled in-suitable bearing 7 of the frame is'a vertically disposed shaft 8. On the lower end of the shaft 8 a bevel gear 9 is fixed. Meshing with the gear 9 is a bevel gear 10, mouiited on the shaft 11, which is ournaled in bearing 12 of the frame. The end 13 of the'shaft 11 is provided witha gear 14, which meshes with a gear 15 of one of the supporting wheels 3. By this constructionpower maybe transmitted to the shaft 8 by one of the supporting wheels 3. Suported on the frame is a plain'flat disk mem-.

er 16, which in practice is to be of considerablediameter. The disk 16 is secured to the Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed August 26, 1911.

p the braces 5 Patented Dec. 5, 1911.

Serial No. 646,236.

top of the frame 1 in any suitable manner and braced relatively to the frame by means of The brace 5 which is shown in Fig. 2 is directly in line with and in the rear of the brace 5 in Fig. 1. The shaft 8 passes through the disk 16, and extends into the hopper 17. The hopper is braced rela-- tively to the disk 16 by the vertical bars 18, and is provided with a cover 1.9. The hopper comprises the upper and lower parts 20 and 21, which are fastened together as at- 22. The lower part 21 is provided with an extension sleeve 23, in which the feed screw or grinder 24 rotates. This feed screw or grinder is carried by the shaft 8, and projecting upwardly and outwardly from the feed screw and. disposed adjacent the inner surface of the part 21 are a plurality of fingers or wings 25, which agitates the fertilizer or seed, thus facilitating the feeding of the fertilizer. These fingers or wings are slightly twisted on themselves as shown.

Extending horizontally through the upper part 20 of the hopper is a pair of slides 26 and 27, one above the other. The slides 26 and 27 are mounted in the guides 26 and 27*, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The slide 27 isperforated as shown at 28,-so as to permit the fertilizer or seed to pass therethrough, that is, when the slide 26 is entirely withdrawn from the hopper. Extending half way about the front portion of the disk 16 is a fender or protection plate 29. This plate 29 is secured to the disk 16, as at 30 and braced by the bars 18.

The fertilizer or seed is first placed in the hopper, after which the slide 26 is withdrawn. The fertilizer or seed will then pass through the perforations of the slide 27. The fertilizer or seed is then fed and agitated by the screw or grinder, on to the disk 16, from which it is sprayed or thrown or scattered on the soil by the wings 32, which project radially from the shaft 8 just above the disk 16. The wings 32 are connected to move with the shaft 8, by means of the sleeve 32*, which is shrunk or fitted frictionally on the shaft 8.' p

The invention having been set forth, what is claimed as new and useful is i 1. In combination, a frame, a hopper supported'and spacedapart above the frame, a shaft journaled in the frame and extending into the hopper, a feed screw on the shaft having upwardly and outwardly ex- 110 tending agitating fingers arranged in the lower portion of the hopper, and means for operating the shaft.

2. In a fertilizer distributer, a frame having a disk supported thereon, a hopper supported and spaced apart above the disk, a shaft journaled in the frame and extending into the hopper, the shaft having a plurality of wings projectin radially therefrom and movable adjacent t e disk, the hopper having a lower extension sleeve, a screw on the shaft operating in the sleeve and provided with upwardly and outwardly radiating agitating fingers, and means for operating the shaft.

3. In a fertilizer distributer, a frame having a disk supported thereon, a hopper supported and spaced apart above the disk, 'a shaft journaled in the frame, andexteuding into the hopper, the shaft having a plurality of wings projecting radially therefrom and movable adjacent the disk, the hopper having a lower extension sleeve, a screw on the shaft operating in the sleeve and provided with upwardly and outwardly radiating agitating fingers and means for operating the shaft, and a fender extending half way around the disk and braced relative to the hopper.

4. In a fertilizer distributor, a frame having a disk supported thereon, a hopper sup- I ported and spaced apart above the disk, a shaft journaled in the frame and extending into the hopper, the shaft having a plurality of wings projecting radially therefrom and movable adjacent the disk, the hopper having a lower extension sleeve, a screw on the shaft operating in the sleeve and provided with upwardly and outwardly radiating agitating fingers, and means for operating the shaft, and'a fender extendin half way around the disk and braced relatlve to the hopper, and perforated and non-perforated slides extending transversely of the hopper substantially midway thereof.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribin witnesses.

IOUIS MEHLBERGER.

Witnesses:

Jos. T. KIRSCHNER, GUs'r Swanson. 

